Boise State Develops Real-Time PFAS Detection Device with Pearlhill Technologies
A portable device for detecting PFAS in water has been developed by Boise State University and Pearlhill Technologies. This technology offers rapid, cost-effective detection in real-time, addressing the limitations of current methods.
Theia Market Signal Identification - AI AssistedA new portable device, ENVIR-OGT, enables real-time detection of PFAS in water, developed through collaboration between Boise State University and Pearlhill Technologies. This device can detect perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid at concentrations as low as one part per trillion, meeting EPA standards, and offers a significant advancement over traditional methods that cost approximately $300 and take weeks to analyze.
The project received funding from an NIH grant, including a $101,000 subaward to Boise State. As semiconductor manufacturing expands in Idaho, the technology's relevance grows, with testing planned for spring 2026 to develop PFAS mitigation strategies. This innovation could enhance public health monitoring and environmental management.
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